Alternators Rebuilt

[Leroy Eckert]

Mine does the same thing. It is one of two squawk items I have and has been on
the list for three years. I have chased the ghost before but without a
schematic. I finally unplugged my fault light. Everthing has been fine but I
need to check the alternators with a multi-meter periodically.

A while back someone, I think Don Bradner, had a similar problem with
alternators and the crazy switch readings. As I recall, someone else, perhaps
the prior owner of his coach stated that the switch did not work properly
because the alternators were not perfectly matched up or something like that,
and BB installed some kind of delay wiring. I do not recall seeing a post as to
the final results. Perhaps he can let us know.

Could I get a copy of your schematic?

Leroy Eckert
1990 WB-40"Smoke N Mirrors"
Niceville, FL


----- Original Message -----
From: ronmarabito2002
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, March 31, 2007 10:47 PM
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Alternators Rebuilt



I have the wiring diagram showing these 6 relays. Sure seems
over-engineered to me.

R.E. (Ron) Marabito, Dallas, TX 92WB40

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "mbrund" <mbrund@...> wrote:
>
> I have the same issue, they would fine when in the center position,
> but when I try 1 or 2 I get no reading. I do not think there is
> anything wrong, but it is on my list of things to look into some day.
>
> Michael Brundridge
> 1992 WB40 - newbie
> Georgetown, TX
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "ronmarabito2002"
> wrote:
> >
> > Just had my alternators rebuilt and I installed them today.
> The
> > last unit went out after 1400 miles and we suspected all kinds of
> > things could have caused it, but it turned out to be very simple,
> but
> > probably a one in a million possibility.
> >
> > After I removed the unit, I found a short between a diode and
> the
> > case, which was caused by some unknown object flying up onto the
> back
> > of the alternator and selding them together. Unfortunately, I
> could
> > not determine what it was, since it was melted. At first I thought
> the
> > battery cable might have touched the case, but it did not. Had it
> > done so, it would have been welded in place and insulation around
> the
> > terminal would have melted.
> >
> > I get amp readings with the switch in the neutral position
> only.
> > When I switch to 1 or 2, I don't get an amp reading. I plan to
> remove
> > the six relays tomorrow that control the ammeter readings and the
> > fault light. I might also pull the switch and see if I have good
> > connections and contacts.
> >
> > I'll let you all know what I find.
> >
> > R.E. (Ron) Marabito, Dallas, TX 92WB40
> >
>





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